Texas

Child sex offender, on probation, back in jail custody

Less than a year into probation for child sex abuse, Billy Lynn Woolley was again under the custody and care of Jefferson County jail staff Feb. 26, arrested and held without bail pending a bond hearing reportedly set for Feb. 27 in Jefferson County Criminal District Court.

Not guilty verdict rendered in child sex abuse trial

Feb. 2, 2026, from the office of GALMOR, STOVALL & GILTHORPE:A 40-year-old Mexican national living in Beaumont, Texas, has been acquitted of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in Jefferson County, TX. A jury found Leonel Enrique Dominguez not guilty on February 6, 2026.

Police, family seek missing woman

Law enforcement has joined family and friends in the search for 37-year-old Mallory Danielle Dowers, of Vidor, who has not been seen or heard from since April 12. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with the missing person case.

Get on a soap box – for cheap

With the closing of the Maury Meyers Bridge in the near future, Spindletop Rotary Club announced that it is unable to continue hosting the beloved Soap Box Derby.

You are not alone

More than 300 women from five different states, 35 different congregations, and completely individual struggles and life goals came together for two days of sisterhood and self-reflection at One City Church in Beaumont at the conclusion of March’s Women’s History Month, with Pastors Suzann and...

District accreditation status pending

In a letter sent to Southeast Texas school districts the week of Jan. 26, the Texas Education Agency alerted administration that accreditation status would be determined and announced at the beginning of February.

Max loss costs passed on

With TWIA directors voting to establish a maximum loss threshold of over $4 billion going into the 2023 season, the agency is reporting that added costs will be forwarded to insurance providers. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) board directors met on Jan. 19 and voted to establish $4.

Bailes to chair Sportsmen’s Caucus

During their first meeting of 2023, House members of the bipartisan Texas Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus elected State Rep. Ernest Bailes (R-Shepherd) to serve as the House's chairman. Bailes replaces now retired State Rep.

AG investigates title protection company

Jan. 24, the Texas Attorneys General’s Office announced an investigation of Home Title Lock for potentially violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misleading consumers with deceptive statements concerning the prevalence of home title theft and the need for Home Title Lock’s services.

Walk Across Texas! program kicks off Feb. 1.

The Walk Across Texas! program, an online physical activity promotion program offered by AgriLife Extension, will kickoff Wednesday, Feb. 1. The program is designed to help Texans be more active. Adult and youth teams are encouraged to work together to virtually travel 832 miles across Texas.